LOVE IT OR HATE IT

...Crufts that is? It seems theres no inbetween.
I love it....I have had 2 seconds and a win with RCC from 4 classes I ever done at Crufts so Its given me some fantastic memories and I just love the atmosphere...what about you lot?
Nikki

never been in a ring yet Nikki, let alone crufts ask me in 2 years time (if i manage to qualify !! )

Depends whether you're showing or visiting I suppose.

I enjoyed it last year although it was VERY stressful as it was our first time EVER at Crufts never mind first time competing there too.

Would have liked to look around more of the stalls when we were there last year and bought a lot more.
Only thing I didnt like is its a long day- especially as they wont let you remove your dogs til late on

Agree with you..I've been twice...only ever as an exhibitor.Never get chance to walk round properly...just as well really cos I would spend a fortune
Nikki

have learnt through experience though- if I ever go again I'll wear comfy shoes, take some grub and flasks of coffee etc with me, loads of money and those little folding chairs

First time I went I couldn't believe the price of the food!! and the queues to get it. We take our own now...more to carry but so much easier
Nikki

I know Think we paid about £17 for three tiny portions of chips and one little slice of pizza ( and that wasnt to eat in either !!)

Don't know haw they can warrant those sort of prices! Thats a joke

captive audience I suppose

If they ever get around to running it for the dogs and the exhibitors then I will may be start to enjoy it but till then you can put me in the hate class. Don't think I have been for at least 5 years although I have always qualified at least 2 dogs. Think our breed is particularly badly off as we always seem to be near the Main Ring and it is so noisy that I take one look at the schedule and decide not to bother. Of all the championship shows it musts be the most expensive, the most uncomfortable, the most inadequate toilet facilities, some very strange judges chosen one wonders how & why, the most expensive and difficult car parking and be one of the worse venues to get to if you are classified mid week.

Have in the past been as a spectator only and enjoyed that as it was like some huge pet shop, but if I want to watch judging I would rather go to any of the other champ shows.